GeForce GT 230M vs Radeon HD 8250
GeForce GT 230M
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Radeon HD 8250
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GT 230M is positioned at rank 95 and the Radeon HD 8250 is on rank 250, so the GeForce GT 230M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 230M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8250
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 230M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8250.
| Insight | GeForce GT 230M | Radeon HD 8250 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GT 230M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 230M and Radeon HD 8250
GeForce GT 230M
The GeForce GT 230M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 216 points. Launch price was $79.
Radeon HD 8250
The Radeon HD 8250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 212 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GT 230M scores 216 and the Radeon HD 8250 reaches 212 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GT 230M is built on Pascal while the Radeon HD 8250 uses GCN 1.0, both on 14 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 230M) vs 1,024 (Radeon HD 8250). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 230M) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8250). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GT 230M | Radeon HD 8250 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 216+2% | 212 |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 1024+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.127 TFLOPS | 1.761 TFLOPS+56% |
| Boost Clock | 1468 MHz+47% | 1000 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 24 | 64+167% |
| L1 Cache | 144 KB | 256 KB+78% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GT 230M | Radeon HD 8250 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GT 230M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8250 has 512 MB. The GeForce GT 230M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GT 230M | Radeon HD 8250 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GT 230M draws 30W versus the Radeon HD 8250's 130W — a 125% difference. The GeForce GT 230M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 230M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8250). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce GT 230M | Radeon HD 8250 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-77% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 7.2+350% | 1.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GT 230M is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce GT 230M | Radeon HD 8250 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Codename | GP108 | Pitcairn |
| Release | May 17 2017 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #641 | #503 |
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